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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.50, 318.07 and 171.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.50, 318.07 and 171.51 is: 256.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.50 : 318.07 = 171.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.50/318.07 = 171.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.50x = 318.07 × 171.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.50x = 54,552.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,552.19/212.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.72

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